Daybreak

In this episode, we dive into a topic that is as daunting as it is exciting — the future of careers.

First, we talk about a troubling trend in workplaces today — the rise of the unwilling retiree;

Next, we share some of the lessons learnt by students who graduated during economic downturns in the past.

Check out the stories and newsletters mentioned in this episode:

Why more 40-somethings are becoming unwilling retirees

Lessons from past students who graduated during economic downturns

The Ken is hosting a subscriber event! Join Two by Two hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan and three distinguished guests as they discuss broken career ladders, shortening career spans, and collapsing organisational structures. Buy tickets here. 





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What is Daybreak?

Business news is complex and overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. Every day of the week, from Monday to Friday, Daybreak tells one business story that’s significant, simple and powerful.

Hosted from The Ken’s newsroom by Snigdha Sharma and Rahel Philipose, Daybreak relies on years of original reporting and analysis by some of India’s most experienced and talented business journalists.